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Big John

Quote from: ErmineNotyours on April 15, 2021, 10:34:33 PM
Another square-mounted curve sign.  They have bolt holes for a guide and everything.
And should it say TO 90 instead of JCT 90?


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Quote from: tchafe1978 on April 15, 2021, 10:39:29 PM
Quote from: ErmineNotyours on April 15, 2021, 10:34:33 PM
Another square-mounted curve sign.  They have bolt holes for a guide and everything.

Something tells me it's being used for other than its originally intended purpose.

The correct bolt holes seem to be rusted, so you might be right.
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Quote from: ErmineNotyours on April 15, 2021, 10:34:33 PM
Another square-mounted curve sign.  They have bolt holes for a guide and everything.

And we also have the skinny hospital arrow being incorrectly used.

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Dirt Roads

Quote from: ErmineNotyours on April 15, 2021, 10:34:33 PM
Another square-mounted curve sign.  They have bolt holes for a guide and everything.

That is very confusing.  It looks like the "main road" does a zig-zag from Main Street left onto Railroad Avenue then right onto another section named Main Street.  But the location of this square-mounted curve sign is telling me that the "main road" is to ignore the lane striping and turn left on Railroad Avenue then continue straight on Railroad Avenue through the next intersection.  Unless I was headed for I-90, in which I would follow the signs (there's also a tiny green one down at the next section of Main Street).

Worse, there's no "Stop, except when turning right" signage at the next section of Main Street.  If I followed the signage, I might get blasted from "oncoming" traffic making the zig-zag.

odditude

Quote from: ErmineNotyours on April 15, 2021, 10:34:33 PM
Another square-mounted curve sign.  They have bolt holes for a guide and everything.

that arrow panel above it isn't exactly up-to-spec, either

kylebnjmnross

https://maps.app.goo.gl/fzsDXhFVrfZhZGp29

As part of the newly redone I-83/US 22 interchange, these signs have been put up on WB US 22. I-83 is NOT accessible from the middle lane as the sign implies. You have to get over to the right lane for both I-81 and I-83. Is there a reason why PennDOT would have done this? Since as it stands now, people get into the middle lane, realize oh sh1t, and then quick clamor for the right lane at the ramp.

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interstatefan990

Multi-lane roundabouts are an abomination to mankind.

SkyPesos

Rectangular interstate signs aren't a bad idea if for some reason, 4dis are introduced.

interstatefan990

Quote from: SkyPesos on April 18, 2021, 09:54:07 PM
Rectangular interstate signs aren't a bad idea if for some reason, 4dis are introduced.

I say FHWA design an ultra-wide 4DI shield and a rectangular interstate sign, and put it up for public discussion/voting.
Multi-lane roundabouts are an abomination to mankind.

JoePCool14


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kphoger

Quote from: JoePCool14 on April 19, 2021, 12:51:12 PM

Quote from: Ricw24 on April 18, 2021, 09:41:38 PM
Help.

https://goo.gl/maps/RhisUL9khGVnY2AC9

With all due respect, we've seen this one around here many times before...

With all due respect, the guy's post count currently says 13, so perhaps some slack could be cut.

(Also, it isn't erroneous, because that is indeed the way to Interstate 290.)
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WillWeaverRVA

Quote from: kphoger on April 19, 2021, 03:44:50 PM
Quote from: JoePCool14 on April 19, 2021, 12:51:12 PM

Quote from: Ricw24 on April 18, 2021, 09:41:38 PM
Help.

https://goo.gl/maps/RhisUL9khGVnY2AC9

With all due respect, we've seen this one around here many times before...

With all due respect, the guy's post count currently says 13, so perhaps some slack could be cut.

(Also, it isn't erroneous, because that is indeed the way to Interstate 290.)

This is the AARoads Forum, we don't cut slack around here. ;)
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One of the square 290s has been taken down in recent years (the arrow is there, pointing to nothing). However, I admit the more I live here and see those, the more I've grown to like it.
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Rothman

*throws slack into the forum*
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Ricw24

To my defense I did come across that sign in real life (I live in the area) & haven't seen it being posted here yet.

interstatefan990

Multi-lane roundabouts are an abomination to mankind.

kphoger

Keep right except to pass.  Yes.  You.
Visit scenic Orleans County, NY!
Male pronouns, please.

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interstatefan990

Multi-lane roundabouts are an abomination to mankind.

CoreySamson

Quote from: interstatefan990 on April 26, 2021, 02:00:21 PM
Quote from: kphoger on April 26, 2021, 01:56:51 PM
Quote from: interstatefan990 on April 25, 2021, 10:27:54 PM
"Rough Road Next 4miles":

https://goo.gl/maps/cC4PZqtgdvPTtksx6

Is the road not rough?

Or was this supposed to go in Signs with Design Errors?

Is a sign with a design error not an erroneous sign?
It technically is, but that thread was created to prevent slightly off-looking signs from clogging up this thread and the Worst road signs thread. You could post this sign in the Unique, Odd, or Interesting signs threads though. It would be a perfect fit.
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kphoger

I'm assuming nothing that sign says is erroneous.  The road is rough, for the next four miles.
Keep right except to pass.  Yes.  You.
Visit scenic Orleans County, NY!
Male pronouns, please.

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Big John

All I see is there is a missing space between 4 and miles.

interstatefan990

Quote from: kphoger on April 26, 2021, 02:57:05 PM
I'm assuming nothing that sign says is erroneous.  The road is rough, for the next four miles.

Quote from: Big John on April 26, 2021, 04:26:52 PM
All I see is there is a missing space between 4 and miles.

Yes, it's not very erroneous. But is it still erroneous? Also yes.
Multi-lane roundabouts are an abomination to mankind.

kphoger

What information does it convey in error?
Keep right except to pass.  Yes.  You.
Visit scenic Orleans County, NY!
Male pronouns, please.

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hotdogPi

Quote from: kphoger on April 27, 2021, 11:21:56 AM
What information does it convey in error?

I don't see any change in the pavement as you pass the sign.
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